Sophia Smith, ex-girlfriend of late singer Liam Payne, has announced that she will be marrying James Bridgwood just two months since the tragic death of the singer. Smith had dated Payne in a high-profile relationship from May 2013 to October 2015. She shared a heartwarming video of how he proposed on social media.
In the black-and-white clip, Smith and her new fiancé, Bridgwood, are seen in pajamas on the floor, surrounded by rose petals and a bottle of prosecco, alongside their daughter, Angelina Grace, who was born in April 2023. The proposal took place on Christmas Day, with Bridgwood getting down on one knee in a room filled with festive touches, including champagne and a beautiful scattering of rose petals.
In the video, Smith, visibly stunned and thrilled, grinned widely as Bridgwood slipped a sparkling engagement ring on her finger. She captioned the video, “Yes a million times over ❤️ 💍 25.12.24,” accompanied by a red heart emoji, signaling her excitement.
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The video, set to the unplugged version of Dan Berk’s “Anyone,” captured the touching moment as the couple embraced, with their daughter, Angelina, joining them for a group hug. The clip quickly gained popularity, garnering over 43,000 likes as fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages.
Smith, 30, recalled her experience with Payne, who kept asking her out more than 20 times before she finally agreed to date him. Payne, who made his name with One Direction, died in October when he was 31, leaving behind a legacy in music and a devoted group of fans. Despite her loss, Smith’s new chapter with Bridgwood marks a moment of joy for her family as they celebrate their growing bond during the holiday season.
Smith’s announcement has brought a mixture of emotions from fans, many of whom remember her connection to Payne and are happy to see her finding happiness again.
